Description
DrugInfo is a service provided by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation that provides information aboutalcohol and other drugs and resources to prevent alcohol- and drug-related harm.
Services provided
- Resource centre featuring a comprehensive library and information service for people working and studying in alcohol- and drug-related work settings
- Publications profiling evidence-based research
- Mobile-friendly website where visitors can search for information about individual drugs, find resources for clients and for professional development, and find out where to get help
- Seminars and webinars to keep up to date with the alcohol and drug treatment field
- Get the effects by txt! – an SMS-based drug information service providing people with information about the effects of drugs in a confidential and accessible way 24 hours a day
Eligibility
Available to anyone affect by alcohol and drug problems
How to access
Call 1300 85 85 84
The National Relay Service is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
DrugInfo is a free service.
Calls are charged at the cost of a local call.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
Website
DrugInfoTip
- The DrugInfo website has valuable research and information on preventing alcohol and drug misuse.
- DrugInfo offers a wide range of free resources about alcohol and drugs, including fact sheets, pamphlets and reports. These may be accessed in hard copy or by downloading and printing the resources directly.
Important
- In an emergency, call triple zero (000)
- Lifeline 131 114 (Australia-wide)
- NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24 (Victoria only)
- SuicideLine 1300 651 251 (Victoria only).